Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
With the onset of March, Pittsfield observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from February's subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). In Pittsfield, the average low-temperature during the month of March is a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Humidity
In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Pittsfield, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.8 days and collects up to 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pittsfield, in March, during 13 snowfall days, 7.4" (188mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.2 days and aggregates up to 40.98" (1041mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Pittsfield is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 5.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.4").
Average rainfall days in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 7.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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